Definition of "varnas" []

• Plural form of varna. (noun)

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• "The classical literature of hindus abounds in reference to class wars between these two varnas."
• "The HEF asked this to be changed to the following: 'During Vedic times, people were divided into different social groups (varnas) based on their capacity to undertake a particular profession.'"
• "None of those are actually castes, these are varnas, different from castes, there are hundreds of castes."